A fetish is a rock carving
of an animal that captures the spirit and the essence of the animal, not necessarily
its exact detailed conformation. Although carved from many types of rock, fishrock
is traditional. Read
more about fetishes.

Frogs
and turtles are some of the oldest and most commonly carved Zuni fetishes. Frogs
are considered a major rain-bringing fetish so very important to the Zuni who
live in an arid portion of the southwest US. Frogs also represent abundance and
fertility. It is said that women become pregnant when a frog fetish is kept next
to the bed - which can be a good thing or a surprise ! So be forewarned !

Medicine
Bundle - Many fetishes have a medicine bundle, offering bundle, or adornment
tied on the back of the animal that consists of coral seed beads, shell heishi,
feathers and other stone pieces. The bundle may be used as an offering to the
fetish, to evoke the spirit of the fetish or to increase the strength of a fetish.